Delta's US odyssey

It's the moment when Delta Goodrem will need to prove she's ready to tackle America. The singer faces one of her biggest professional tests when she meets Sony's US chiefs in New York today.

Not only will she perform in front of every major US executive, Goodrem will be introduced to Sony's leading marketing and sales representatives in a bid to shape her image for the American market.

The 19-year-old singer will be accompanied to the New York showcase by Sony Australia CEO Denis Handlin, who passionately believes the singer has what it takes to be an international superstar.

Although Goodrem's status is assured in Australia, where her Innocent Eyes album was a smash-hit seller, the event is likely to be slightly nerve-racking for her. Not only does it represent the gateway to one of her biggest goals - cracking the American charts - it is also the meeting she was supposed to attend last year before being diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease.

Goodrem was due to fly out to New York in the week she was diagnosed. It has taken her almost 12 months to get back to that point after enduring chemotherapy and radiotherapy, so it will be a very special day for her and mum Lea, who is acting as her manager.

The singer is expected to perform at least three songs during her showcase, most likely her biggest Australian hits including Lost Without You and Born To Try. The Sony think tank will then discuss the best way to approach the release of Goodrem's album in the US, including a possible line-up of songs. (It may be a combination of new tracks combined with her biggest chart successes here.)

The singer has hinted she is prepared to relocate to the US to pursue her music career there, if necessary.